The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
WENTWORTH FEMALE COLLEGE,
A Grand Institution Doing a Grand
Work.

great institution has been in existence
during which period it has made history
so brilliant and successful that it now
occupies a coveted eminence in the gal.
axy of Southern Female Colleges The
idea that woman should not have the adj
since been repudated as absurd and de-
basing, and among the large number of
Colleges that have been established for
her superior education Whitworth holds a
place of distinction in the foremost rank.
We need not speak of the past record of
this institution under the able admins
tration Of its late President, the much
beloved DIR. II. +. Johnson, whose name
is insepcrablv connected with its mar
vellOus prosperity-all this is familiar
to the readers of The LEADER.
Upon the death of DIR. Johnson, the
eye of the whole church seemed to have
been turned on Prof. Lewis T. FItzhugh,
of the State University, rs the man most
eminently fitted to carry on this great
work, and the Board of Trustees elected
him President by Il unanimous vote. His
past record was that of "a noble and con-
scientious Instructor, and in selecting him
the trustees were wise, for his long and
successful experience has gained for him
a reputation enjoyed only by the most
distinguished educators. The opening
of Whitworth at the beginning of the
present session was an occasion long to be
remembered in the history of this insti
tuition. Never was an opening more
auspcious-never did new admins
tratiOn receive a moro cordial indorse-
ment or stronger proof of genuine conf
dence and hearty support.
The attendance is as large as that of
last session, there being nearly one hun
dred boarders, drawn chiefly from Missis-
sppi, Louisiana and Arkansas, and there
is good reason to believe that this num-
Der will be increased during the
second term.
The faculty of Whitworth was never
better and is not surpassed by that of any
other College in the South. 1t IS COM
posed of the very best instructors, all of
whom are we'll known in educational
circles, because of their recognized abil-
ity and superior attainments. The Pres
ident teaches Latin and English, and
when he is not engaged in teaching he
visits the different recitation rooms in
order that he may watch the progress
made by all the pupils. Professor K. s.
Ricketts,, who has been connected with
the College for fourteen years as professor
of Mathematics, is still in charge of
that department. Rev. w. b. Murrah, a
very learned gentleman aud distinguished
preacher. teaches Evidences of Christian
ity, Mental and Moral Science, and Eng
fish Literature. G. L. Fithugh, A. b.,
University of Mssissippi) is professor Of
Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and
Stenography. The laboratory is very
complete and his lecture room is we'll
supplied with apparatus, which is CON
stautly used. Miss Maggie Hill is in
>tructress Of French, Grammar, Elocution
and Calisthenics. Miss Hill is thoroughly
convcrsant with the modern languages
and is very fine clocutionist. She is
considered one of MississippTs most
charming and cultured ladies, The
Music Department is ably instructed by
Prof. c. G. =. Eckhar,lt, a talented must
elan from Leipsic, Germany, also by Miss
Hill and Mrs. w. b. Murrah, who is
instructress in vocal music. No finer
opportunities are anywhere offered for
superior musical education. Instructions
is given not only on the piano Though
about twenty-three pianos are constantly
used) but also on organ, guitar, banjo
aud violin. There are at pres emf about
eighty music pupils. The Art Depart
ment is in charge of Miss Maggie McEwcn
very talented artist and most excellent
teacher, some of whose paintings received
priZes at the Great Worlds Exposition.
Thorough instruction is given IN Drawing
and Painting in water cOlors, pastel and
oil, and in all the Ornamental branches
usually taught i'll Female colleges. The
Primary Department is III charge of Mrs.
Leila J. Cunning, a daughter of the late
| President.
| The entire corps of instructors under
stand their departments, take lively
| interest in the welfare of their students
and we do not know of any preceptOrs
who have accomplished more.
| The course of study is arranged with
a view of giving to young ladies such
excellent training and preparation as
will fit them for any of the noble stations
of life that are open to woman, and they
are instructed in all of the arts that make
them attractive in society and at home.
If a yonng lady wishes to qualify herself
for teaching, she will find here advan-
tages equal TO those offered by the best
of normal schools of the South. The
study of stenography is new and valu-
able feature in the College. In one year
a Young lady can perfect herself in this
art and she will always be able to COM
mand a handsome salary. There is little
doubt but that this art can be more easily
mastered by woman than by man, for she
is by nature quicker to perceive and her
fingers ale far more ninible.
The Boarding Department is in charge
of Mrs. L. A. Kidd, a lady of rare attain
ments, combining all the womanly graces
with the highest christian culture Her
department is well managed and is home
like. Excellent board is furnished at
very low rates, and everything is arran-
red for the comfort of the girls. The cost
of education is small. 1854 will pay for
nine months's board and tuition III the
: regular English branches, and the char
yes for tuition in music and the extra
branches are very reasonable.
The College is beautifully located in
retired place about 200 yards west Of